A Performing Arts School Within a Major University

The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance educates the artists, scholars, educators and entrepreneurs of the future.
Students are prepared with expert skills, instilled with passionate enthusiasm, and emboldened to challenge and inspire the world through the
power of the performing arts.

A group of jazz percussion students will spend spring break in Cuba, for a week of study and performance with Cuban musicians and students, as well as an immersive exploration of Cuban culture and history.

Current Productions

Departmental Productions

Curtain Call Fridays

We are thrilled to add post-performance discussions immediately following the Friday performance. Moderated by members of the department faculty and featuring a rotating array of cast and artistic team members, Curtain Call Fridays offer a rare opportunity for audience members to talk about the production, exploring topics that range from the rehearsal process to character development to the creative decisions behind the production or issues raised by the work.

Additional Concerts

Most of the following concerts take place at the Betty Pease Studio Theater, located within the Dance Building at 1310 N. University Ct., on the back side of the Central Campus Recreation Building (CCRB).

Parking is challenging in this part of campus.

Parking Map(PDF) with nearby parking buildings and streat parking identified, as well as the path to the Dance buildings.

Third Century Screens Expo

The Pop-Up Projection Pavilion (PUPP), a five-screen projection system for multi-layered video works, has been completed to serve as a vehicle for inspired creativity and invention. Three prizes of $3,000 each will be awarded to a U-M student, alumnus/a, and faculty member for works created specifically for the PUPP.More info

BFA Dance Concert #1

Senior Bachelor of Fine Arts students in Dance present a joint concert of their choreography at the conclusion of their studies in the Dance program. Danielle "DeeDee" Fattore, Yoshiko Iwai, and Callie Munn each perform a solo and present a group work.

Performance Improvisation Class Showing

A showing of dances and music created in the moment. Performance Improvisation, led by Amy Chavasse highlights the ensemble work of MFA dance students, upper-level BFA dance majors, and students in the art & design, music composition, and performing arts technology departments.

A Performing Arts School Within a Major University

The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance educates the artists, scholars, educators and entrepreneurs of the future.
Students are prepared with expert skills, instilled with passionate enthusiasm, and emboldened to challenge and inspire the world through the
power of the performing arts.